The HP/Agilent 8719ET is a transmission/reflection vector network analyzer that characterizes RF and microwave components from 50 MHz to 13.5 GHz. This integrated instrument combines a synthesized source, test set, and tuned receiver in a single platform, delivering up to 104 dB dynamic range for transmission measurements. The built-in T/R test set enables full magnitude and phase S-parameter measurements in the forward direction across frequency and power sweeps.
The 8719ET achieves high measurement accuracy through one-port, response, and enhanced response calibrations. Directivity reaches 42 dB across 0.05 to 8 GHz, with source match and load match specifications of 40 dB and 42 dB respectively in the same band. Reflection tracking accuracy is ±(0.005 dB + 0.03°C) from 0.05 to 2 GHz, improving system fidelity in critical impedance measurements. Transmission tracking maintains ±(0.020 dB + 0.03°C) at 0.05 to 2 GHz, extending to ±(0.048 dB + 0.04°C) at 8 to 20 GHz.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 13.5 GHz
• Dynamic Range: Up to 104 dB (transmission measurements)
• Directivity: 42 dB (0.05 to 8 GHz); 38 dB (8 to 20 GHz)
• Source Match: 40 dB (0.05 to 2 GHz); 38 dB (2 to 8 GHz); 38 dB (8 to 20 GHz)
• Load Match: 42 dB (0.05 to 2 GHz); 42 dB (2 to 8 GHz); 42 dB (8 to 20 GHz)
• Reflection Tracking: ±(0.005 dB + 0.03°C) at 0.05 to 2 GHz; ±(0.010 dB + 0.03°C) at 2 to 8 GHz
• Transmission Tracking: ±(0.020 dB + 0.03°C) at 0.05 to 2 GHz; ±(0.038 dB + 0.03°C) at 2 to 8 GHz
– Key Features
• S-parameter measurement (magnitude and phase)
• Gain, return loss, and reverse isolation analysis
• Gain compression and AM-PM conversion characterization
• One-port, response, and enhanced response error correction
• Full two-port calibration and TRL calibration support
• Electronic calibration (ECal) compatibility
• Time-domain analysis via Option 010 for fixture and mismatch isolation
– Typical Applications
• Amplifier and filter characterization
• Transmission line and fixture evaluation
• Device matching and impedance analysis
• Cable and connector performance assessment
• Gain and stability measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
The 8719ET operates as a standalone instrument with integrated test set and receiver. Optional time-domain capability converts frequency-domain data via Fourier transformation for advanced fault localization in interconnect systems.
